Search Results for: flu

Research suggests that people with celiac disease and inflammatory bowel disease are more likely to suffer from migraine headaches. A migraine is a severe headache that can start with sensory warning signs like flashing lights, blind spots, tingling in the arms and legs, as well as sensitivity to sound and light. These headaches come with ...click here to read more

Most people have had stomach problems at some point in their lives, but when you have an ultrasensitive stomach, any meal time can turn into a nightmare, as if food becomes your worst enemy. If you are one of those people who are looking for better digestion and less discomfort, there are diets that can help you. ...click here to read more

In the wake of ongoing research on Zika virus and the imminence of the Olympic Games in Brazil, one of the epicenters of the mosquito-transmitted infection, we invite you to browse through some of our recent articles on this subject. Recent studies looked at how West Nile-transmitting mosquitoes may be able to spread Zika, a ...click here to read more

Mental health update 2016: The latest research on mental health has uncovered that teenage brains can reveal future mental health conditions. Brain scans performed on adolescents may reveal a higher risk for mental health disorders like depression, schizophrenia, or bipolar disorder. Read more… Here are some of our recent articles on mental health, neurological disorders, ...click here to read more

A new study has found that the risk of esophageal cancer is higher in those who drink and who are obese. The study suggest that nearly one-third of esophageal cancer cases could be prevented if people maintained a healthy weight and minimized their drinking. Alice Bender, head of nutrition at the American Institute for Cancer ...click here to read more

Researchers are singing praises to coconut water’s many health benefits. Coconut water is the ultimate thirst quencher that offers a tasty alternative to water. People all over the world drink it for its unique taste and its ability to refresh the body almost instantly. The water is obtained by opening a tender, green, healthy, and undamaged coconut. ...click here to read more

This weekly health news roundup has the latest stories regarding psoriasis, irritable bowel syndrome, ulcerative colitis, colon cancer, and kidney stones. We compared psoriasis vs. vitiligo, looked at the associations between overactive bladder and IBS, and the risk of relapse in inflammatory bowel diseases, like ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease, in pregnancy. Psoriasis vs. vitiligo, ...click here to read more

Approximately one third of adults suffer from heartburn, and if you’re one of them, you know how uncomfortable it can be when you eat a food that triggers an attack. Making careful food choices is important if you want to keep your stomach problems from disrupting your life. What is heartburn? Often called acid indigestion, heartburn ...click here to read more

The most common menopause symptom may be hot flashes, but many women also experience nausea. In fact, they may not even realize that their nausea may be due to menopause, as this isn’t something discussed as much as other common menopause symptoms. Nausea is an uncomfortable feeling in the upper stomach. When one is nauseous, ...click here to read more

There are many reasons why our stomachs can cause us pain. Eating too much, being hungry for too long, eating something one can be allergic to… Narrowing down on a single cause of stomach pain may be difficult, and wondering what that cause can be may lead you to make some scary conclusions. To help ...click here to read more

Vertigo – also called benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) – is described as a sensation of spinning and dizzy spells and can be quite dangerous the older we get. It can increase the risks of falls which lead to more serious injuries. In an epidemiological study, researchers estimated that 35 percent of adults over the ...click here to read more

Pneumonia and lung cancer both affect the lungs, but while the former is easily treatable and the latter is oftentimes life threatening. Different types of pneumonia can occur in lung cancer patients – who are more susceptible to the infection – complicating the course of the disease and prolonging the recovery. Both illnesses may begin ...click here to read more

Have 30 seconds? We’re sure you do. Well, 30 seconds is all it takes to perform a simple at-home test to get an insight into your current state of health – and even a sneak peek into the future. A Harvard-based study has found checking your resting heart rate (RHR) can be a quick and ...click here to read more

An interesting new study is showing that yogurt could possibly add “libido enhancer” to its long list of benefits. Cancer biologist’s Susan Erdman and Geneticist Eric Alm conducted the study with an initial aim of seeing if yogurt was considered key in promoting effective weight loss as people age. The results were shocking as the ...click here to read more